SPORTS BRIEFS
Published:Tuesday | April 5, 2011 | 12:00 AM
JFF family supports 'Cobra'
Members of the technical staff and players involved in the recent international friendly game against El Salvador, have contributed 25 per cent of their per diem earnings to assist with the costs for the funeral service of Barrington 'Cobra' Gaynor.
A total of US$2,000 (J$170,000) was donated by the players and US$683 (J$58,055.00) by the technical staff. The suggestion for this contribution was made by national head coach, Theodore Whitmore, and is in keeping with the senior team's policy. The family has established an NCB account, 204 095 744, for such donations.
The funeral for Gaynor will be held on Saturday at 10 a.m. at the Pentecostal Tabernacle, 72 Wildman Street, Kingston.
Fabregas unhurt
LONDON (AP):
Arsenal captain Cesc Fabregas escaped unhurt after being involved in a minor car accident on his way to training yesterday.
The Metropolitan Police said two cars collided on the A41 in north London, close to Arsenal's training ground, but no one involved in the accident required hospital treatment.
"After the incident, Cesc made his way to our training ground in London Colney and took part in a training session as normal," Arsenal said.
The 23-year-old Fabregas, who joined the club in 2003, started on the bench for Arsenal in Saturday's 0-0 draw with Blackburn in the Premier League after returning from a hamstring injury.
Lehmann sues goalie
MUNICH (AP):
Jens Lehmann has filed a lawsuit demanding compensation from fellow goalkeeper Tim Wiese of Werder Bremen for telling a television audience Lehmann belonged in the 'Muppet Show'.
Lehmann recently came out of retirement to return to Arsenal. While working as a television commentator in September, Lehmann criticised Wiese's performance in a Champions League match against Tottenham.
Wiese responded a day later in a newspaper by saying Lehmann should "go to the 'Muppet Show'" and be treated "on a couch".
Lehmann is demanding €20,000 (US$28,480) for having his "personal rights violated".
A Munich court will hear the case this week.